Strategic Sourcing Analyst at Vulcan Materials Company

Birmingham, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Analytics, Tableau, MS Power BI, Oracle Analytics Cloud, Excel, MS Query, Data Coding, Query Language, Data Visualization, Strategic Sourcing, KPI Reporting, Data Modeling, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communication, Time Management, Data Integrity

Industry

mining

Description

Build Your Career. Build America's Future. Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country. When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time. About the Job: We are looking for a finance, business performance, and data analytics expert that can help our Strategic Sourcing team achieve the next level in value addition to Vulcan’s business. The role will be based in Birmingham, AL, reporting to the Strategic Sourcing Data Analytics Manager, and will work in collaboration with all Divisions of the company, Vulcan’s operations footprint, and support functions, such as Finance and IT Enterprise Solutions. What You'll Do: Serve as the Analytics Champion: Serve as the primary analytics champion within Vulcan’s Strategic Sourcing organization, engaging internal teams and cross-functional stakeholders to leverage advanced data analytics that uncover cost-savings opportunities and drive actionable business insights. Manage End-to-End Reporting: Own the end-to-end management and execution of Tableau reporting, specifically leading monthly updates for Operational KPIs to ensure the Strategic Sourcing team always operates with precise, high-integrity performance metrics. Design & Develop Visualization Tools: Design, develop, and maintain dynamic data visualizations and analytical tools that facilitate Strategic Sourcing performance monitoring, opportunity assessment, and proactive cost/price management. Collaborate Across Enterprise Teams: Partner collaboratively with Vulcan’s Enterprise Solutions and Data & Analytics departments to co-develop, refine, and scale robust Strategic Sourcing data models and strategic enterprise initiatives. Lead Rollouts & Enablement: Lead the deployment, troubleshooting, and user training for all Strategic Sourcing analytical platforms, ensuring high adoption rates and technical literacy across the team. Drive Continuous Technical Mastery: Proactively develop and refine technical expertise through self-motivated learning, mastering advanced Tableau techniques, data-management strategies, and modern visualization standards to continuously elevate the department’s analytical ceiling. Govern Data Integrity & Truth: Investigate, audit, and validate data integrity across disparate, multi-source pipelines, ensuring all analytics and business recommendations are backed by a single, definitive “source of truth.” Skills You’ll Need: Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. A graduate degree is preferred. Experience: 2-3 years of analytical-related work experience with a proven track record of successfully interpreting business needs and applying technology solutions to solve business problems. Technology Skills: Solid knowledge of data analytics and visualization tools such as Tableau, MS Power BI, Oracle Analytics Cloud, Excel, and MS Query. Must have data coding skills (including query language). Knowledge of ERP and cloud Strategic Sourcing systems is a plus. Time Management Skills: Ability to meet deadlines, work in a team environment, and complete individually assigned tasks. Problem-Solving Skills: High attention to detail, excellent analytical skills, and sound judgment. Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact well with people at all levels of the organization. The candidate shall also be self-motivated to promote data analytics within the Strategic Sourcing organization and be proactive in offering solutions to the business without being directed to. What You'll Like About Us: Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness and communication. Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers. Meaningful Work. What sets up apart is the work we do impacts daily lives – and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States. Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more. Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays. Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution. Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business. Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The Company may at any time, in its sole discretion, modify or vary from anything stated in this job description, with or without notice.

Responsibilities

The role serves as the analytics champion for the Strategic Sourcing organization, focusing on uncovering cost-savings and driving business insights. Key duties include managing Tableau reporting for operational KPIs and developing data visualization tools to monitor performance.